KALW

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(1) Entry via donation/pledge: Participants who make a donation or pledge to KALW either on-line or by telephone will be automatically entered into the drawing. To make a donation on-line, visit KALW.org. To make a donation by telephone, please call 800-525-9917.

One of the Bay Area’s main attractions is its proximity to nature. Only 45 minutes separate Bay Area residents from arriving at the ocean, the mountains, or a hiking trail. But not everybody experiences the Bay Area’s natural beauty.

Some people in the Bay Area got an unfiltered view of the eclipse. In San Francisco, a thin fog and cloud layer allowed viewing through ordinary sunglasses. In other socked in spots, the eclipse was not visible. KALW reporters around the region and in other states recorded reactions of onlookers.

The KALW News team is looking for an experienced radio journalism story editor to work on our daily news magazine Crosscurrents. You’ll work in a highly collaborative and supportive newsroom, joining our award-winning team producing long-form features and innovative podcasts.

NO PURCHASE, DONATION, OR PLEDGE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN; a purchase, donation, or pledge will not increase your chances of winning.

HOW TO ENTER: There are two ways to enter the drawing.

(1) Entry via donation/pledge: Participants who make a donation or pledge to KALW either on-line or by telephone will be automatically entered into the drawing. To make a donation on-line, visit KALW.org. To make a donation by telephone, please call 800-525-9917.

In the last year, many remarkable story lines have shaped the San Francisco Bay Area: the affordability crisis changed the face of the region; local newsrooms united to call attention to entrenched homelessness and possible solutions; the California drought continued for a sixth year; Donald Trump was elected president. We mourned the Ghost Ship fire.

91.7 KALW seeks talented on-air personalities to serve as announcer operators on an as-needed basis. The position requires knowledge of broadcast operations, including production of both talk and music programs. Candidates should have a strong on-air presence and the ability to deliver written copy with fluency. Knowledge of public radio a plus, as is proximity to KALW’s studios in San Francisco. Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. This is an as-needed position; shifts will vary.

91.7 KALW seeks talented on-air personalities to serve as announcer operators on an as-needed basis. The position requires knowledge of broadcast operations, including production of both talk and music programs. Candidates should have a strong on-air presence and the ability to deliver written copy with fluency. Knowledge of public radio a plus, as is proximity to KALW’s studios in San Francisco. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. This is an as-needed position; shifts will vary.

A huge thanks to everyone who supported KALW's September campaign. When all was said and done, more than 2700 listeners donated over $367,000 to Local Public Radio.

That's 98% of our ambitious goal of $375,000, making this the most successful September campaign ever at KALW. The station is strong and ready to invest for the future, with no more on-air fundraising until next May.

A huge thanks to everyone who supported KALW's September campaign. When all was said and done, more than 2000 listeners donated over $367,000 to Local Public Radio.

That's 98% of our ambitious goal of $375,000, making this the most successful September campaign ever at KALW. The station is strong and ready to invest for the future, with no more on-air fundraising until next May.